Bedner's Farm Market in Boynton Beach was packed with firefighters, sheriff's deputies and police officers cooking for bragging rights in the first annual Battle of the Badges.The barbecue drew thousands and it was all for a good cause. Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw helped organize the event and said all the proceeds go to help law enforcement charities in the area.Some of the contestants started setting up Friday night for Saturday's competition.

BOYNTON BEACH,Fla. —

Bedner's Farm Market in Boynton Beach was packed with firefighters, sheriff's deputies and police officers cooking for bragging rights in the first annual Battle of the Badges.

The barbecue drew thousands and it was all for a good cause. Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw helped organize the event and said all the proceeds go to help law enforcement charities in the area.

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Some of the contestants started setting up Friday night for Saturday's competition.